Pop Top Tom's Rebuild Thread <updated 10-17

poptop tom · Post by **poptop tom** » Fri Oct 15, 2010 1:39 pm

Engine's in.

What a mutha.

LiveonJG · Post by **LiveonJG** » Fri Oct 15, 2010 5:58 pm

poptop tom wrote:Engine's in.

What a mutha.

I don't believe you.

-John

Elwood · Post by **Elwood** » Fri Oct 15, 2010 6:38 pm

Yes -in our world - it shoud be LIVE on CNN like the 33rd miner in the Phoenix

Hey Tom , best of luck and forever good miles. It has been epic reading about your bus.

Barb/Elwood

ps, please go drive the Dempster hwy to the AC so I can change my Avitar---he he

Gypsie · Post by **Gypsie** » Sat Oct 16, 2010 9:48 am

I'm getting the freakin' vapors with anticipation....

poptop tom · Post by **poptop tom** » Mon Oct 18, 2010 6:48 am

It lives!

Got the engine fired up last evening. Colin popped in for a quick "couple hour" visit on his way to locoqueso's casa.

Lots of issues (I'm sure Colin will fill everybody in on the two fuel leaks, "electrical issue" up front, only running on two cylinders, etc.), but I'm trying to work them out.

Engine sounds really good!!! I'm off to tackle a few problems we encountered!

Thank you very much Colin. =D> Your help was invaluable, as always!

Mr Blotto · Post by **Mr Blotto** » Mon Oct 18, 2010 7:11 am

Ryno · Post by **Ryno** » Mon Oct 18, 2010 7:14 am

NICE!!

vwlover77 · Post by **vwlover77** » Mon Oct 18, 2010 9:17 am

Hopefully, the first drive will occur very soon! A Fall leaf tour in the Bus would be a perfect way to break in that new engine!

Keep us posted!!!!

poptop tom · Post by **poptop tom** » Mon Oct 18, 2010 9:56 am

vwlover77 wrote:Hopefully, the first drive will occur very soon! A Fall leaf tour in the Bus would be a perfect way to break in that new engine!

Keep us posted!!!!

Leaf tour, hell! I want to drive her to north Florida in two days.

Oil is changed. Heat distribution boxes and accordian tubes attached. Hooking up the cv's in a few minutes. Wipers are now properly positioned.

Had a bit of oil from the front of the tranny leaking last night. Found a bolt that wasn't as tight as need be. After I check the valves for adjustment and fire it up again, I'll time it. And hope to see no oil from the tranny.

dtrumbo · Post by **dtrumbo** » Mon Oct 18, 2010 10:11 am

Congrats, Tom! You sure earned this one!

poptop tom · Post by **poptop tom** » Mon Oct 18, 2010 1:41 pm

Woooo friggin' hooooo!!!!!!

=D>

First drive was awesome! Been a looooooong time folks! Thanks for all the well wishes, help with the project, and good vibes sent my way - truly appreciated! Cant wait to show her off!

Ran like a top! Still needs the timing set a bit better. Overall though, steered well, braked well, and shifted well!

A few wiring things to finish up (gauges, and a random wire at the fuse box, as well as an unknown wire in the engine compartment that had Colin baffled. Otherwise, major break-in driving tomorrow!

Tranny leak was found and stopped (loosened bolt at front of tranny). CV's went on without a hitch!

airkooledchris · Post by **airkooledchris** » Mon Oct 18, 2010 1:55 pm

congrats man, I can't imagine a better feeliing.

Ryno · Post by **Ryno** » Mon Oct 18, 2010 2:14 pm

AWESOME!!!...Way to go Tom!!

Mr Blotto · Post by **Mr Blotto** » Mon Oct 18, 2010 3:09 pm

=D> =D> =D> =D> =D> =D> =D> =D> =D> =D> =D>

sped372 · Post by **sped372** » Mon Oct 18, 2010 4:03 pm

Way to go man, now get out there and put some miles on it.

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Pop Top Tom's Rebuild Thread <updated 10-17